Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 26th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pride and pain are forever.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 8, 2011

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 17, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

December 5, 2007

OFFICER WHITE,FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE OUR FAMILY SALUTES YOU. OUR FAMILY IS FAMILIAR WITH THE PAIN WHICH YOUR FAMILY ENDURES BECAUSE OF THE LOSS OF THEIR FATHER, HUSBAND... OUR FATHER WAS ALSO A LIQUOR INSPECTOR FOR THE STATE OF NM AND ULTIMATELY LOST HIS LIFE DUE TO COMPLICATIONS SUSTAINED FROM HIS INJURIES OF HIS ATTACK. WE SALUTE YOU AND PRAY FOR THE SAFETY AND WELL BEING OF YOUR FAMILY.

TERESA DAUGHTER OF EDWARD L. MORENO

December 6, 2005

Our Dad was taken taken away from us when we were all young. It has been hard for the six children he left behind and also for my mother. But, with the love we have for each other it has some what made the pain a little less. We pray for you and your family. And would like you to know that you are not alone. God Bless!!!!

Another Daughter of A Fallen Officer

November 29, 2005

My father was also a Liquor Inspector for the State of New Mexico. He also lost his life in service. I offer this thanks to you Officer White in thanks for your service and devotion to your post. May your family live safely and always remember your sacrifice. God Bless.

Daughter of a fallen hero

November 28, 2005

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

Rest in peace.

December 8, 2004